In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.
Vincentian Lay Missionaries MISEVI
MISEVI Extraordinary Assembly: An Easter Reflection
by Mary Frances Jaster | April 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Resurrection! What a beautiful aspect of our Church, that every year, we reflect on Jesus’ resurrection and have the opportunity to recognize our own daily resurrections.
New Wine, New Wineskins
by Mary Frances Jaster | March 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We have a new baby in our family. Jacob is just two weeks old, and he has captured me in a surprising way. Why am I so surprised?
Leave God for God
by Mary Frances Jaster | February 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What meaning does this have for MISEVI today as we prepare for an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia in April of this year? How are we called to “leave God for God?”
Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins
by Mary Frances Jaster | January 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
MISEVI International is hosting an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia, April 10-13, 2024. Our theme, Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins, reflects not only the future of MISEVI, but also our rootedness in the Gospel.
Renewal for Our Call to Misison
by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.
Create in Us a Clean Heart
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.
Seeking Wisdom Through Common Ground
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jul 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
Untold Stories: The Cross, the Medal and the Rosary
by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | Jun 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Every day people come with new and untold stories to the doorway of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at 140 rue du Bac.
The Way of Vincent
by Rev. Hugh O’Donnell, CM | May 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In this brief reflection I want to share with you one of the great graces I received in my search to know Vincent better.
Creating a Space of Retreat At Home
by Jordan Bouchard | Apr 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As we find ourselves continuing to practice physical distancing, it has called us to be creative in how we can go on ‘retreat’ and connect with faith-filled communities.
Volunteering from a Distance
by Noreen White | Mar 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I began my volunteering with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Ethiopia as a Vincentian Lay Missionary (VLM) volunteer in 2013 for three months.
In the Midst of a World Pandemic, Hope Springs Forth
by MISEVI International Team | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In the midst of a world pandemic, a world of unrest, a world of uncertainty, there is hope. Hope is our faith.
International MISEVI Meeting
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International gathered 40 participants to hear the unique ways countries are accomplishing our mission of guiding, animating, and supporting the missionary presence of the laity.
Venezuela MISEVI in Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A group of 5 MISEVI missionaries embarked on their adventure with the slogan GO WITHOUT FEAR TO SERVE.
MISEVI and My Path to the Daughters of Charity
by Sr. Diala FARAH, DC | Nov 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
God revealed Himself to me through the people I was serving. I was expecting to bring God to them, but they were the ones bringing God to me.